A-1 Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service
Excavation & Site Work
Serving Waterloo, IA
From Google Business Profile
4.9
235 Google reviews
Google categories: Drainage service, Service establishment, Plumber
View on Google Maps →Last checked October 6, 2026.
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Photos on Google: 3
Recent Google reviews (excerpts)
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5 out of 5 stars · Sep 2026 · Owner replied
Had to call in a pinch and Jeremy was great. He ran the camera and discovered a city pipe issue. He was very professional and explained everything well.
5 out of 5 stars · Sep 2026 · Owner replied
Jeremy was very knowledgeable regarding my drain situation and respected my flooring by wearing plastic covers over his shoes. He gave me several suggestions to try to see if it resolves the problem without tearing out the drain!
5 out of 5 stars · Aug 2026 · Owner replied
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We were remodeling our home and needed our septic pumped on short notice. A1 Drain Cleaning was able to get us taken care of that same afternoon, which was a huge help in keeping everything moving. They had great communication…
The owner replied to 8 of the 8 most recent reviews Google showed.
From Google Business Profile, last checked October 6, 2026.
About excavation contractors in Waterloo
Excavating contractors handle digging, grading, trenching and site preparation. Excavators dig foundations and basements, grade lots for drainage, trench for utilities and drain tile, install culverts, remove stumps and prepare sites for driveways and building pads.
Typical cost: $2,000–$15,000 for residential site work. See the full cost guide
Typical U.S. ranges from industry sources (2024–25); not EdgeLocal data. Your quote will vary with scope, materials and location.
Questions to ask this contractor
- Confirm utility locates: Contractors must call 811 before digging.
- Ask about drainage planning: Grading should move water away from structures.
- Clarify hauling: Confirm where excess soil goes.